# How to Get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders

> To remove checkmarks on Dropbox folders, Mac users open Finder or the menu bar Dropbox icon, access Preferences and Sync, select Online-only, or right-click the file and choose Do Not Sync, then confirm by selecting Don't sync.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-rid-of-checkmarks-on-dropbox-folders/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f03ab56e05a00fe6e14/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. For Mac users: Open Finder and select Dropbox from the left-hand sidebar.
2. Right-click the file in your Dropbox folder and select Do Not Sync .
3. Confirm by selecting Don't sync.
4. You can also go to Dropbox by clicking the Dropbox icon in the menu bar.
5. Click your profile icon then select Preferences.
6. Under Preferences, go to Sync and choose Online-only.